Mental Performance
The Castle View Mental Performance training program supports athletes in developing the skills and tools that elevate athletic performance and well-being. Our program starts in the summer and runs the whole length of the season.
During mindset training sessions, the goal is to increase performance and well-being on and off the ice. In session, athletes will experience dynamic mental exercises like meditation, breathwork, relaxation, goal setting, Imagery, self-talk, and routine building.
Our Leadership & Team Culture Program runs across the season, in conjunction with the mindset training. We blend workshops, on and off-ice activities, and retreats to provide athletes with a robust sense of identity. Give players the tools to lead themselves and their teammates, and create a team that performs under pressure and stays united through every challenge.
The program is run by our Director of Mental Performance, Ryan Ford, who is the co-founder of Fortitude Mental Performance. Fortitude also brings along graduate assistants from the University of Denver’s Master's in Sports & Performance Psychology program to work with our athletes.
If you are interested in working with Ryan or one of the graduate students on an individual basis, please contact Ryan via email at ryan@fortitude.coach
If you are looking to learn more about mental performance training, we encourage you to check out these resources:
Deep Dive on Sports Psychology
What is Mental Performance Training
About Ryan:
Ryan Ford, CSCS has worked with student-athletes in many domains from strength and conditioning, guiding wilderness trips, coaching lacrosse, and teaching science. Ryan earned his B.S. in Exercise Science at James Madison University where he worked closely with the strength and conditioning staff of the football, lacrosse, swim and dive, and tennis teams. Ryan has his M.A. in Sports and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and is completing his certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Before coming to Denver, Ryan worked as an educator, coach, and director of Sports Performance at the St. Paul’s schools in Baltimore, MD. Ryan works to enhance the joy and well-being of athletes both physically and mentally in their pursuit of excellence.
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant Candidate (CMPC) – AASP
- St. Paul’s School for Boys – Co-Director of Sport Performance
- Kieve-Wavus Education – Assistant Wilderness Trip Director, Wilderness Trip Guide